«angels! angels»
I have a small bias - having grown up in an era where people mostly mock Richard, but I LOVE this workout video. He is so upbeat and happy - and the clothes and characters on his workout team are so entertaining. Its nice to finally have a workout video where I'm not mentally picturing the host in some horrific fatality =) Go Richard! I would also recommend this to people just getting into fitness - as I am [having not even attempted a jog around a block since sophomore year in highschool] - its a great video to pop in when you're feeling "too tired." Its better to do something than lay around. I didn't really break into any kind of awe inspiring sweat during this workout- but I also didn't turn it off midway and leave the room. =)
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«Not for people with bad backs!»
I love Richard Simmons sweating to the oldies. They are great. I thought I would really enjoy this workout. Unfortunatly, if you have a bad back, it will only make it worse. It moves way too fast and is just plain awful.
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«Sweaty Fun»
If laughter is the best medicine, then Richard Simmon's Dance Party may be the prescription.
I just finished this workout for the second time. Several friends got together for a dance party, and two of us gave it a test drive last night. First, you need to know that the pace is fast. If you get crabby when you are unable to follow choreography, you may want to think twice. The second time through I was still flailing all over the place. If you are concerned about looking good/smooth, take that into consideration. The songs, Mickey, New Attitude, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, etc. are not the original artists. The participants are all sizes and act happy to be there. Richard. Well, Richard has a sequin-encrusted heart. He is the all-time cheerleader.
The Dance party we had included several ages and fitness levels. Two of the younger girls are avid athletes and they had a blast and broke a sweat. Some of the older girls appreciated the low-impact aspects. All decided they'd like to add this to their fitness routine and would like to try more of Simmon's videos. I didn't feel any after-the-moves-fatigue in my butt or abs but my arms are feeling it.
If you like to have fun when you workout and you occasionally like to mix it up you might want to add this to your dvd library.
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